Here are some additional informations on the new Leica Noctilux lenses. According to the latest rumors from LR, some lens designs will use carbon composites (forged carbon and carbon fiber) to reduce weight. There is also rumored one of the new Noctilux lenses will be designed for the Leica T Mount.

There is a new review of Canon EF 100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II lens at lenstip.com. This super-telephoto zoom lens, announced in November 2014, is one of the Canon L-series and rugged magnesium housing for wildlife and sports photographers. Read More »

According to the latest rumors from CR2, Canon EF 35mm F1.4L II lens is already “done” and ready for production, but an announcement date is unknown. In my opinion, this new lens is expected to be announced in late 2015 and start shipping in 2016.

Canon has just filed a new patent of an EF/EF-S adaptor for a full frame mirrorless camera. There is a switch on the adaptor to go between EF and EF-S lenses. But this is only a patent and there is little sign that Canon will announce a new full frame mirrorless camera.